- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Salem, WI
West Salem Middle
Federal NCES profile for West Salem Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551635002324
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Salem Middle earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in West Salem · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 22.7%
- free-lunch eligible
West Salem Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Salem Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in West Salem, WI.
School address
District: West Salem School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551635002324 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
West Salem Middle held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.2 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 551635002324 · West Salem, WI Elementary · MID · TRAD
534 enr · 12.7:1 · 22.7% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: West Salem Elementary (677 students)
West Salem Middle held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.2 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
West Salem Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Salem Ele
West Salem Elementary
677 students
- West Salem Hig
West Salem High
603 students
- This school
West Salem Middle
534 students
What this shows West Salem Middle reports 534 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Salem Middle compares
West Salem Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 41% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 42% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,469
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.0, West Salem Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Salem School District reports $13,469 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Salem Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Salem Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Salem High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Salem Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~534 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Salem Middle
How many students attend West Salem Middle?
West Salem Middle has 534 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Salem, WI. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 549 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Salem Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at West Salem Middle is 12.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Salem Middle?
22.7% of students at West Salem Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Salem Middle?
The largest demographic group at West Salem Middle is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in West Salem, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Salem Middle?
West Salem Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Salem Middle rank among public schools in West Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, West Salem Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in West Salem, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in West Salem School District?
Besides West Salem Middle, West Salem School District also operates West Salem Elementary (677 students) and West Salem High (603 students). See the West Salem School District district page for the complete list.